Rudolph Valentino's Lone Boxing Match Occurred In Order To Defend His Honor
These days, people are expected to solve their disputes not with violence, but with words. But silent film actor Rudolph Valentino failed to get the memo.
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How Mike Leach Turned A Loss And A Historic Fine Into A Beautiful Charity Act
Football coach Mike Leach became a household name thanks to his time with Texas Tech and Washington State. He also turned a historic fine into a charity act.
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Why John Stockton Had To Ask For Permission To Play With His Kids In His NBA Contract
As the new season was about to begin in the fall of 1996, John Stockton entered contract negotiations with Jazz management.
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Why An Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver Got A Key To The City Of Green Bay
Nathan Poole was a mediocre player, but is game-winning touchdown earned him a key to a city.
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The Scary Time Grant Wahl Was Robbed At Gunpoint In Honduras
Traveling in foreign countries always has its challenges, from different laws and regulations to currency exchanges, and coping with different situations.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of American Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl
By any standard, Grant Wahl was a recognized and highly accomplished sports journalist, and the world was shocked by his sudden death at age 48.
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The Strange Cleveland Browns Video Inspired By Conan The Barbarian
While the Cleveland Browns may have had a disappointing season in 1986, they made a memorable video that is a classic for sports fans.
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The Eerie 911 Call Made The Night Of Basketball Player Lorenzen Wright's Disappearance
Deceased NBA star Lorenzen Wright's mother reported her son missing in July 2010. Here's the eerie 911 call made days earlier on the night he disappeared.
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Wrestling Icon Kevin Nash Almost Had An Entirely Different Career In Sports
Here's how WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash entered the wrestling business after he wasn't able to make his mark as a basketball player.
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Rube Waddell Was One Baseball's Greatest Pitchers And Wildest People
It may have been his fastball that brought Rube Waddell from the sandlots to the big leagues, but it was his antics that kept the fans coming back for more.
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What We Know About Brittney Griner's Prison Release
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison but was released 294 days after her initial arrest. Here's what we know about her release.
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'Little Arnie' Kyle Kane Held The Deadlift World Record For 12 Years Until 2022
'Little Arnie' Kyle Kane was 12 years old when he earned the deadlift world record. He held the title for 12 years until 2022.
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Why Michael Jordan Considers Hall Of Famer Joe Dumars His Toughest Opponent
When Michael Jordan's superstar career was truly underway, he seemed to work especially hard against one defender in particular: Joe Dumars.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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Interesting Details About Women's Basketball In The 1800s
in the late 19th century, women's sports were generally recreational, not competitive, and typically had no rules. Eventually, this changed.
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What The Most Famous NBA Players From The 2000s Look Like Today
Some of the biggest names in the NBA were seriously delivering in the 2000s. But what do some of the most famous NBA players from the 2000s look like today?
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Athletes Who Went Through Messy Divorces
Given the fame and fortune of pro athletes, it's not surprising that when they separate from their spouses, it makes the headlines — especially when it's messy.
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Here's How Bob Hope Caused Two Second-Half Kickoffs In The First Super Bowl
Bob Hope had a remarkable run as an entertainer, from vaudeville to Broadway, movies to radio, and on to TV, where he notched a moment of sports history.
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Bodybuilder 'Killer Sally' McNeil's Disturbing History Of Violence
Bodybuilder Sally McNeil went to prison for murdering her husband, Ray, with a pair of shotgun blasts, but was that just the latest in her string of violence?
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The Horrifying Finds In NBA Star Lorenzen Wright's Autopsy
NBA star Lorenzen Wright was brutally murdered, his body dumped in the Tennessee woods, with terrifying details revealed in his autopsy report.
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The Classic '90s Rom-Com That Almost Featured The 49ers' Steve Young
A classic '90s rom-com almost featured the 49ers' Steve Young, but he had ethical reasons for turning down the role.
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The Controversial Wimbledon Rule That May Finally Be A Thing Of The Past
Wimbledon has long been rooted in tradition, making its coordinators reluctant to change. However, one long-time rule may be set to change soon.
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Times Athletes Protested In Very Public Ways
The sheer number of eyeballs drawn to sporting events around the world makes them perhaps the most ideal places for public displays of activism.
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What Happened To The NFL's First Active Gay Player, Michael Sam?
Michael Sam is a celebrated former football player who was the first active gay player in the NFL. Here is more about Michael Sam and where he is today.
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The First World Cup Match Between The US And Iran Was Marked By Political Tension
The first World Cup match between the U.S. and Iran in 1998 was full of tension due to the strained relations between the two nations politically.
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Qatar Says Hundreds Of World Cup Workers Have Died, But Other Countries Say It's Much Worse
The construction business can be a dangerous line of work, with tools, equipment, and even the working conditions themselves making workers' lives risky.
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Why The Celtics' Bill Russell Almost Had A Conflict With Nelson Mandela
Basketball legend Bill Russell almost had a conflict with Nelson Mandela the first time the two met, but it was thankfully avoided. Here's what happened.
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